Chakra, Feng Shui, Yoga Retreat--A quiet, harmonious retreat in the mountains

Isolated yet close to town, this green built energy-efficient home with artist studio is peaceful, quiet, and rejuvenating to the spirit

The West Elk mountain range looms large in the view from the Kelso property on Fruitland Mesa south of Crawford. The scenery is spectacular from this hideaway retreat tucked away in the pinyons and junipers. Access is from a paved county road, then a quarter mile or so up a gravel road to the home perched on top of the ridge.

Mule deer bed down in the forest surrounding the home, and it is very peaceful and quiet. The home is built on the philosophy that you don't need to build a large home to find comfort and harmony. It's well kept and cozy, with radiant heat and concrete walls for superior insulation. The exterior of the house is stucco. A few steps away from the home is a funky old workshop/artist's studio that has electricity and plumbing, but no insulation.

If you're looking for a home that embodies the concepts of chakra, feng shui, spiritual retreat, contemplation, yoga--then this may be exactly the right home for you. Neighboring properties are mostly larger acreages, ranging from 5-acre parcels to tracts of 100 acres and more. Views are outstanding. It's a short drive to town, and though it's easily accessible, the property is also very private.